Quality Advisor - Mechanical & Piling

DT Infrastructure; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Parental leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Quality Advisor to join the team delivering the Smoky Creek Solar Farm near Westwood, Queensland. The role is on a FIFO basis from Brisbane on a 2:1 roster, with full camp accommodation provided, and will provide day-to-day quality support across piling and mechanical installation activities.

Working with the Quality Manager, Engineers and subcontractors, you will ensure works meet project specifications and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience implementing Quality Management Systems in construction.
• Experience developing and reviewing ITPs, ITP checklists and quality docs.
• Good knowledge of ISO 9001:2015; piling/mechanical installation valued.
• Construction White Card and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality Management System across piling and mechanical installation.
• Review ITPs, checklists, construction docs and coordinate Hold and Witness inspections.
• Manage NCRs, defects, corrective actions with project teams and subcontractors.
• Provide coaching to supervision and delivery teams on quality practices.
• Support handover, as-built records and final documentation.
• Undertake QA checks and site walks to identify rework and improvements.

Skills

Quality Assurance

QMS Implementation

Inspection & ITPs

Coaching & Mentoring

Stakeholder Management

ISO 9001

Education

Trade background or equivalent

Job description

Want to take your construction quality experience into one of Australia's fastest-growing infrastructure sectors?

DT Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Quality Advisor to join our team delivering the Smoky Creek Solar Farm near Westwood, Queensland.

Working FIFO from Brisbane on a 2:1 roster, with full camp accommodation provided, you'll provide day-to-day quality support across the project's piling and mechanical installation activities. Working closely with the Quality Manager, Engineers, Supervisors and subcontractors, you'll help ensure construction works meet project specifications, quality requirements and completion standards.

This is a hands-on site role covering the full quality lifecycle - from ITPs, inspections and construction documentation through to NCR management, defect rectification and final completion records. You'll also have the opportunity to coach delivery teams, improve quality processes and contribute directly to the successful handover of a major renewable energy project.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and ongoing improvement of the project Quality Management System across piling and mechanical installation works
• Review ITPs, checklists, construction lots and quality documentation while coordinating Hold and Witness Point inspections
• Manage NCRs, defects and corrective actions, working with project teams and subcontractors to identify root causes and achieve effective close-out
• Monitor subcontractor quality performance and provide practical guidance and coaching to supervision and delivery teams
• Support construction completion, including as-built documentation, quality records, defect rectification and final handover requirements
• Undertake quality assurance checks, reporting and construction walks to identify rework, outstanding works and opportunities for improvement

About You

• Relevant trade background or equivalent industry experience, with previous experience in construction quality and project completion
• Minimum 2 years' experience implementing and maintaining Quality Management Systems within a construction environment
• Experience developing and reviewing ITPs, ITP checklists, construction quality documentation and as-built records
• Good working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, with experience across piling and/or mechanical installation highly regarded
• Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to coach teams and build effective relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders
• Construction White Card and current driver's licence, with previous renewable energy experience highly regarded

Why work for DTI

• Competitive pay that reflects your contribution: We reward performance and impact, with our remuneration benchmarked to market.
• Purpose-driven careers in infrastructure: As we grow our presence in the renewable energy sector, DTI is also continuing to cement its position as a delivery partner of choice across rail, roads and Defence infrastructure projects. Our teams benefit from the variety of opportunities, applying their skills and experience across multiple sectors.
• Fostering your development: We've developed a culture where continuous learning is front and centre of everything we do. Fostering the growth and development of our people is key to our success and ensuring that we are preparing the next generation of leaders is a core focus for our business.
• Parental leave designed for the reality of family life: Our industry leading parental leave policies are centred on flexibility to support modern family life, because at DTI, little families are a part of our one big family.
• Flexibility that works for you and for us: We acknowledge that everyone's needs are different in striking the right work-life integration. Whether it's hybrid working, adjusted hours, job sharing or balancing family commitments, we'll work together to make it work.

DT Infrastructure is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that champions opportunity and respect. Our focus on inclusivity is active and ongoing. Women, people of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent and former members of the Australian Defence Force are encouraged to apply.